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Massive Fire Near Dubai International Airport As Iranian Drones Strike
Authorities in Dubai have contained a fire that broke out near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area.
Iran Arrests Dozens Of People Accused Of 'Spying' For Israel
Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported on Sunday, as Israeli and US fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country.
Iranian Women Footballers Who Sought Asylum In Australia To Return Home
Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.
Headlamps On, Runners Take On World's Deepest Marathon Over 3,000 Feet Underground, Set World Record
Fifty-five runners from 18 countries participated in a certified marathon spanning 42.195 kilometres.
"I Am Dead... For Coffee": Netanyahu Responds To Death Rumours In New Video
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on X after conspiracy theories circulated on social media claiming he had been killed in an Iranian strike.
Iran Fires 'Dancing Missile' For 1st Time In This War: All You Need To Know
Iran on Sunday launched a series of advanced missiles targeting Israeli and US positions, including the Sejjil missile, which has been used for the first time since the war began on February 28, Iranian news outlet PressTV reported.
Iran Warns Of '9/11 Style' False Flag Plot By 'Epstein Network'
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.
War In The Making: How Trump's Actions Pushed Sensitive Iran Ties To Edge
A look back on Trump's words and actions during his two Presidential terms pertaining to Iran could easily allude to the early makings of a crisis almost a decade ago.
Iran's Kharg Island Attack Triggers Panic In China: Why It Matters To Beijing
The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehicles' tanks and causing long queues at the gas stations.
Not Just Oil, Iran War Puts The Gulf's Water Supplies At Risk Too
Desalination plants are crucial for countries across the Gulf, where natural freshwater sources are extremely limited.
Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Says AI Could Change How Computer Science Is Taught
Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks.
Ukraine Wants Money, Technology For Helping Middle East Against Iran Drones: Zelensky
Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to counter Iran's attack drones and have sought Ukraine's expertise in downing them.
North Korea Tests Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launchers With Kim, Daughter In Attendance
Kim Jong Un said the drill would expose "the enemies within the 420-km striking range to uneasiness".
Who Covers AI Business Blunders? Some Insurers Cautiously Step Up
The trend of "agentic AI" has taken off, with bots handling computer tasks by themselves and businesses trimming ranks of human workers as a result.
US Military Could Use AI Chatbots For War Planning, Palantir Demo Suggests
US defence contractor Palantir has shown how artificial intelligence chatbots could help military analysts review intelligence and generate possible battlefield plans, according to software demos and Pentagon records.
"It's Safe, Will Always Be Safe": Dubai's Push To Contain Fallout From Iran War
Iran has fired over 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE, more than any other country targeted by Tehran in the war.
Loan From UK-Israeli Firm Funded Mojtaba Khamenei's London Homes: Report
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei used a 36 million UK poundsloan from a company owned by British-Israeli businessmen to help finance the purchase of luxury homes in London.
The Environment, Another Casualty Of War In Middle East
From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.
7 Indian Pilgrims Dead After Bus Falls Into A Gorge In Nepal
At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed in a micro-bus accident in Nepal's Gorkha district on Saturday evening while returning after offering prayers at the Manakamana Temple, the police said.
